Name: Red Roof Inn Madison, WI
Address: 4830 Hayes Road, Greater Sandburg, Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America, Madison, Dane County, US
Price range: $61–$191 per night
Rating: 5.5

What guests think

Reviews of Red Roof Inn Madison, WI describe a budget motel with mixed experiences, where low rates, pet friendly policies, and convenient highway access contrast with widespread complaints about dirty conditions, strong smoke odors, and dated rooms.

Many reviewers report safety worries around the property, noise from other guests, and maintenance problems such as broken fixtures or nonfunctioning HVAC and alarms. Staff interactions are often described as friendly or helpful, though service can be inconsistent and housekeeping during stays may be minimal. Expect very basic, no frills lodging where value depends on tolerance for condition and surroundings.

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Facilities

Pet friendly, with several guests noting easy dog stays and nearby areas to walk pets. Otherwise facilities are basic and show wear.

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Andrea

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

Great customer service. Bed very comfortable. Plumbing and appliances worked great. After a melt the grounds needed cleaning. Room had wall repairs that had not been painted, but it was well worth the motel fee. Pet friendly is very important but it is apparent some people don't clean up after their dogs.

6

Jennifer

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I thought it was priced rather high for the type of hotel it is. In a dodgy area of Maddison. The reception has a large pistol strapped to his hip. A bit odd to see as a Canadian. Plenty of disadvantaged multi family groups living in the hotel. Three times through the night, people came and loudly knocked on our door. Thankfully, the office has perhaps 50 cameras watching the area so reception could tell it was kids playing when I called down to complain. On the 3rd time, he came up and took the kids back to their parent’s. Bed was comfy and for a quick one night stop…it isn’t too bad.

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Ronnell

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ac didn’t work. Room temperature was set to an extreme temperature which made it impossible warm to sleep. Bathroom light/fan was make noise when you put on the light. If you have trailer just forget coming here because I most impossible to park. I regret paying for this online before seeing the location because I would have go somewhere else.

6

Karen

Jun 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I am grateful that Red Roof Inns still accept my well behaved dog, always on a lease, never left in the room alone.

6

Chrisse

Aug 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was a decent stay. Only thing I can say that was bad I prefer a room on the 1st floor. I have an Elderly dog who o had to carry up and down the stairs.

8

Janet

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A basic hotel with good areas to walk pets. A few restaurants are within walking distance. Easy on and off the highway. We have stayed a few times on our cross country trips.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is a recurring problem: many reports of stained or smelly linens, sticky or dirty floors, mold, pests, and lingering smoke or marijuana odors. A few guests found rooms clean, but overall standards are poor.

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Jon

Oct 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was filthy. AC, doors, lamps, beds were all damaged. Tub bottom was not clean and dirty (black). White stains on the bed skirt, bed cover had burns in it. Smell in the room was very very strong of some cigarette smoke, but mostly marijuana. Even our dog sat by the door while we were there. We stayed about 15 minutes in the room as that was all we could tolerate. We booked someplace else and cut out losses. My allergies were activated by the smoke. I have never seen such a poor-quality room. This is not something I would have expected Expedia to list on their site, let alone Red Roof Inn. We have stayed at RR Inns before and never encountered anything like this. It looked like someone stated there long-term, and all they did was make the beds. We have photos to show this...

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Juin Yuan

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Dirty carpet. Smelly room. Rusty bathtub drain.

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Jackie

Aug 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Terrible room. Broken floor, smoke burns on curtains, bed sheets were stained and gross, trim in room was falling off, not cleaned.

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patti

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was smooth. Walked into our room and was NOT. Impressed. Bed sheets looked dirty. Hair and mascara still on a pillow case. Once I took my shoes off and walked between the beds my feet stuck to the what is supposed to be carpet. The room needs a deep cleaning. Very old worn out mattress etc.

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Kristine

Mar 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The floor in our room was dirty and sticky, it turned our socks black. The plug in to the hair dryer was cracked open and not safe to plug in. The phone had no cords to plug it in. Headboard was cracked and missing wood pieces. Smoke detector was ripped off the wall and wires sticking out. There was a receipt on the night stand for the last guy that stayed there. I took several photos and tried to talk to the employee about it when checking out. He told me i was okay to go. I don't think he understood me. The staff that checked us in was nice and friendly. We needed a place to stay last minute after spending the day in Madison with my daughter and baby granddaughter, as we were too tired for the 2 hour drive home. Very disappointing stay.

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JULIE

Aug 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel was dirty and it was not safe. People were using drugs in the parking lot and there a blood stain on my bedsheet.

4

Madelynn

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perhaps the worst part of my stay here was that my room absolutely REEKED of cigarette smoke. FOR SURE the strongest cigarette smell I have ever had in a hotel room. Our room was not thoroughly cleaned (there was a ketchup packet in the fridge, marks and stains on the walls) and the furniture and fixtures were in dire need of an upgrade (lamps above bed missing shade/plastic pieces, old/dirty looking radiator, EXTREMELY scratched up chair that looked like it was a cat's scratching post for months, if not longer). This is a very cheap motel, but with the experience I had and the quality of the room, it should have been MUCH cheaper still. The man at the front desk was nice, but I would rather sleep in my car than return to this place.

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Radu

Nov 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Worst stay ever in a hotel in the US. We left after only 15min after seeing the fourth cockroach on the wall. Bed sheets had disgusting stains on them. The hallways were full of garbage bags that no one was collecting. That place is a dump.

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James

Sep 18, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

We were very disappointed in this red roof, and it was not clean—stains everywhere. The carpet made our feet black, the toilet leaked, and the sheets were stained. Do not book this hotel.

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michael

Oct 21, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

For $130, I figured it would be at clean. Was very dingy, roomed smelled lik smoke. Walls were dirty, sheets had some kind of marks on it. the chair in room looked like it was mauled by a dog. There was no latch on the door and part of frame was gone, like someone busted the door in a ripped it off the door. Some sort of pins coming out of the all. Cockroach in the room. Was gross.

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Rooms

Rooms are dated and poorly maintained, with frequent issues like broken or noisy HVAC, damaged furniture, missing or nonworking smoke detectors, and strong smoke smells. Noise from other guests is also a common complaint, and beds are often uncomfortable.

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May

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Room was suppose to be SMOKE FREE but as soon as we opened the door - the smell of smoke was overwhelming. I couldn’t do any deep breathing because it stunk so much. The bedsheet was dirty and felt “gritty”. We checked in at 2am and had to get up at 6am so we just made do with the room. Check in process was quick and staff was polite but I don’t believe that we will be staying at this place if we ever come through again.

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Jay Randall

Aug 21, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The motel is outdated and poorly maintained. Filthy windows and broken screen, dirty and broken window curtain, stains on walls, molding coming off of the walls, needs paint, heating/cooling system had broken pieces - thermostat was broken and plastic vents were broken off so you could not control flow of air. They provide a television channel guide that doesn't match what's available and only about half of the stations. It seemed clean, but because of the lack of maintenance is just seemed shabby. Towels were threadbare and rough. I would not stay there again.

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Ronnell

May 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Ac didn’t work. Room temperature was set to an extreme temperature which made it impossible warm to sleep. Bathroom light/fan was make noise when you put on the light. If you have trailer just forget coming here because I most impossible to park. I regret paying for this online before seeing the location because I would have go somewhere else.

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Thomas

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This particular Red Roof should be AVOIDED AT ALL COSTS. The entire facility was in terrible disrepair nearly every door had its paint peeling off, several door handles were obviously broken. inside the room the AC worked but was as loud as a lawn mower, the grill was broken off exposing the AC coils directly and the resulting tray-like area was extremely dirty and stained from who knows what. there was no fire alarm in room but you could see where it had been broken off the wall. The king size bed was broken so that one side tilted down and threatened to roll whoever slept on that side off onto the floor, the mattress was completely worn out and instantly gave all the way to box spring anytime any weight was put on it. everything inside the room was stained or dirty except the shower stall (somehow). I also found out the place has a reputation among locals for drugs and prostitution. AVOID AVOID AVOID!

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Paul

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The nightly rate was what got me to book. You get what you pay for, so I wasn’t expecting much. The staff was friendly. The rooms were very noisy because you could hear every time the other lodgers were outside whether walking but or hanging outside. The king size bed was placed right by the door which made it worse. Towels were very small and you only got two sets as there is no housekeeping during your stay. If you want a refresh, you have to hunt down the housekeeper while they are there cleaning the rooms that are vacated that day. Front desk does not help getting you fresh towels. I just bought a few towels at Walmart. It was easier

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Paul

Feb 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Heater didn’t work. Room was cold. This non-smoking room smelled like smoke. The smoke detector was in the dresser drawer. The toilet sometimes worked.

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Madelynn

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Perhaps the worst part of my stay here was that my room absolutely REEKED of cigarette smoke. FOR SURE the strongest cigarette smell I have ever had in a hotel room. Our room was not thoroughly cleaned (there was a ketchup packet in the fridge, marks and stains on the walls) and the furniture and fixtures were in dire need of an upgrade (lamps above bed missing shade/plastic pieces, old/dirty looking radiator, EXTREMELY scratched up chair that looked like it was a cat's scratching post for months, if not longer). This is a very cheap motel, but with the experience I had and the quality of the room, it should have been MUCH cheaper still. The man at the front desk was nice, but I would rather sleep in my car than return to this place.

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Joseph

Dec 16, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

The room we had was in serious need of renovation. Noisy heating system, light in bathroom wouldn't work, blood or poop on the shower curtain, noisy exhaust fan, all the tub hardware is tired. (Room 124)

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Bradley

Sep 18, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Ive been to alot of Red roof's and i gotta say this was one of the worst ones , the bed was absolutely one of the worst ive ever slept on

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Rachel

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Just more basic than I expected. Lumpy bed, no breakfast (coffee machine in lobby only) stained sheets. Will look for something different next time.

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Service

Service is mixed: many mention friendly or helpful staff and smooth check in, but others report unhelpful responses, reservation issues, minimal housekeeping during stays, and early checkout pressure. Refunds were granted in some cases.

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Julian

Sep 22, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value for the price! Very responsive front desk.

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robert

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Cancelled but staff was very helpful

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Jason

Dec 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

It was amazing the staff goes above and Beyond

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Paul

Sep 17, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

The nightly rate was what got me to book. You get what you pay for, so I wasn’t expecting much. The staff was friendly. The rooms were very noisy because you could hear every time the other lodgers were outside whether walking but or hanging outside. The king size bed was placed right by the door which made it worse. Towels were very small and you only got two sets as there is no housekeeping during your stay. If you want a refresh, you have to hunt down the housekeeper while they are there cleaning the rooms that are vacated that day. Front desk does not help getting you fresh towels. I just bought a few towels at Walmart. It was easier

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Tracy

Nov 3, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very nice

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Jaquan

Aug 25, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was welcoming and helpful

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Ryan

Oct 15, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Thisbl was terrible we sgowed up at 11:36pm and we were told we did not have a reservation, even though we showed the front desk our confirsmtuon #. We were told there was no rooms and we were turned away, we also prepaid for this room back on Oct 3th, in full for a night that we never were allowed to stay. The manager stated that there was noting they could. We beleive our room was given away since we showed up later in the evening. This is unacceptblable.

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Kathryn

May 12, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Sheets had stains. No remote for TV and staff was unhelpful with that issue. Room was supposed to be non smoking but smelled strongly of smoke.

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Glenn

Oct 25, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

i regularly stay at the RedRoof in Madison. the office is always attended with helpful staff and provide everything i need. i always recommend the RedRoof to family and friends staying in Madison

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LaToya

Jun 21, 2025

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Stayed 7 nights

The establishment is clean and quiet . The owners are really nice

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Location

Location is convenient to the highway and restaurants, with easy access around Madison. However, several guests felt the area and on site atmosphere were sketchy or unsafe, and construction or poor lighting made arrival difficult for some.

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Barrett

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Near Perkins

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Ashley

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very conveinent and close to eveything.

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Mark

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You don't get much when you stay at a cheap hotel. Nevertheless this was satisfactory and good value for money. Located within easy walking distance of a restaurant.

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Jennifer

Jul 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I thought it was priced rather high for the type of hotel it is. In a dodgy area of Maddison. The reception has a large pistol strapped to his hip. A bit odd to see as a Canadian. Plenty of disadvantaged multi family groups living in the hotel. Three times through the night, people came and loudly knocked on our door. Thankfully, the office has perhaps 50 cameras watching the area so reception could tell it was kids playing when I called down to complain. On the 3rd time, he came up and took the kids back to their parent’s. Bed was comfy and for a quick one night stop…it isn’t too bad.

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Mark

Sep 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Could NOT find the place! Impossible road construction, and dark area. I wasted my money. NEVER AGAIN!

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Janet

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A basic hotel with good areas to walk pets. A few restaurants are within walking distance. Easy on and off the highway. We have stayed a few times on our cross country trips.

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John

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Close to shopping and freeway.

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Ashley

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very easy to get around to things. In great area

10

Ashley

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very conveinyent area

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SIMON

Jul 5, 2023

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Stayed 6 nights

easy access to downtown via cab

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Dining

There is no breakfast service beyond lobby coffee, per multiple reviews. Several restaurants are within walking distance.

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Barrett

Jul 11, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Near Perkins

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Mark

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

You don't get much when you stay at a cheap hotel. Nevertheless this was satisfactory and good value for money. Located within easy walking distance of a restaurant.

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Tracy

Sep 20, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The staff are super nice. The rooms are decent. The only thing I don't like is that they don't have continental breakfast but I understand why they don't an I don't blame them. But other than that I would come back and stay a night or two.

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Neill

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

It was an average property. I do kind of like having some breakfast.

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Janet

Nov 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A basic hotel with good areas to walk pets. A few restaurants are within walking distance. Easy on and off the highway. We have stayed a few times on our cross country trips.

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Rachel

Oct 16, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Just more basic than I expected. Lumpy bed, no breakfast (coffee machine in lobby only) stained sheets. Will look for something different next time.

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Month	Average price
January	$55
February	$58
March	$57
April	$68
May	$90
June	$69
July	$93
August	$82
September	$76
October	$83
November	$70
December	$56

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9	10	11	12
13	14	15	16 $61	17 $62	18 $124	19 $124
20 $66	21 $66	22 $66	23 $67	24 $67	25 $88	26 $88
27 $66	28 $188	29 $188	30 $188

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $191	2 $191	3 $191
4 $69	5 $69	6 $69	7 $69	8 $69	9 $88	10 $88
11 $69	12 $69	13 $69	14 $69	15 $69	16 $88	17 $88
18 $69	19 $69	20 $69	21 $69	22 $69	23 $143	24 $143
25 $69	26 $69	27 $69	28 $69	29 $69	30 $88	31 $88

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible ()

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds ()

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed ()

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll-In Shower, )

Superior Room, 1 King Bed ()

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible ()

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